US EditionSoCal Edison lawsuits claim series of missteps made Eaton Fire more deadly
SoCal Edison alleges failures by LA County agencies and local water providers worsened the Eaton Fire that killed 19 and destroyed 9,400 structures, officials said.
- On Friday, Southern California Edison filed cross-complaints in Los Angeles Superior Court and a separate complaint against Southern California Gas Company.
- On Jan. 7, 2025, the Eaton Fire ignited, burning 14,000 acres, killing 19 people, and destroying more than 9,400 structures as investigators suspect an idled power line sparked it.
- SoCal Edison alleges Los Angeles County failed to clear vegetation in Eaton Canyon and delayed evacuation alerts from county agencies and Genasys, while six water agencies saw hydrants run dry and pressure collapse.
- The legal fallout includes 1,551 claims from 3,293 families, 998 lawsuits against SoCal Edison, and a U.S. Department of Justice suit over National Forest damage.
- SoCal Edison defended the filings, with spokesperson Kathleen Dunleavy saying the company remains committed to affected communities and calls the lawsuits a standard legal process, while Pasadena officials rejected the claim.
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SCE Suing Los Angeles County, SoCal Gas and Water Agencies over Eaton Fire
YoutTube@CBS LA Southern California Edison has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County and several water agencies, including Pasadena Water and Power, over the Eaton Fire. SCE and its parent company, Edison International, are currently facing multiple lawsuits from fire victims, LA County, and the Department of Justice. They’re blaming the utility’s aging equipment for igniting the deadly fire. However, in a cross-complaint, Edison argues…
Southern California Edison said the county and local water and gas companies have some responsibility for the devastation of the January 2025 fire.
Southern California Edison files lawsuits claiming series of missteps made Eaton Fire more deadly
Southern California Edison has filed lawsuits accusing Los Angeles County, local water agencies and the Southern California Gas Company of a series of missteps that the utility says made last year's Eaton Fire more deadly.
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